Articles written by Patti Poteete
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She's Dressing Up For Halloween Regardless
Halloween is coming! I suppose that announcement is unnecessary if you are a parent, grandparent or...
Leave Me Alone - I've Made Up My Mind!
Normally, I enjoy television commercials. Some are silly with street-smart, high-fiving squirrels an...
A Gnome And A Few Days In The Woods
This has been a tough year for everyone - global pandemic, wildfires, hurricanes, job losses,...
She Finally Found Those Flip-Flops
During the "Great Clean-out of 2018" from our medium-sized home to our 22-foot travel-trailer...
The Job Of Mother Never Expires
I'm a bit maudlin lately as my job as "mother" recently expired. Every mother knows the day will...
Finding Peace Of Mind Where You Can
COVID-19. The Presidential race. The economy. Unintentional bombs. Health care. PPEs. Racism. Gun...
Waiting In Line For The Big Test
We were the 16th car in line, even though we had arrived early. I didn't look behind us to see how...
She'll Take Flamingoes Over Diamonds
It is said that "diamonds are a girl's best friend." Not for this girl. Oh, don't get me wrong. I li...
No More Plumber's Helper For Her
"Let's fix that pipe problem today," said Mr. Right, watching my reaction as he drank his morning...
Ask The Mothers - They Know How To Love
It would be irresponsible of me not to write about the Black Lives Matter protests happening across...
Stayin' Alive Depsite Life's Many Dangers
My life is in danger. As a matter of fact, all our lives are in danger over and above Covid-19. For...
It's About Time To Change The Subject
Change of subject. Forget about Covid-19 for minute if you can. Let's talk about the weather. After...
Consider All The Little Bits Of Joy
I sat in the garden and prayed today. After six weeks of self-inflicted isolation, it gets harder...
The Real Crisis - We All Need Haircuts!
I need a haircut. My nails look like I’ve been gardening without gloves ... because I have. I...
Locking Out Little Dude Is Part Of The Process
On the 14th day of our self-isolation from the pandemic, the President upped the time in seclusion...
Don't Forget The Hand Sanitizer Or Else!
We were at the post office for the last time to ship a package purchased from our online resale...
Jazz Hands Don't Really Help Here
"C'mon back!" I shouted, waving my arms around pretending to be one of those people who direct...
Pack Up Pooch With Whatever He Needs
Before adopting Noodles the Wonder Dog a few years ago, Mr. Right and I agreed on the standards we...
Yes, It's All About Unconditional Love
A long ago acquaintance once told me that her husband was the most romantic man she’d ever known....
Brightly Colored Birds Of A Feather
Sitting in the suburban Los Angeles backyard of Mr. Right’s mother, we heard the commotion about...
You Are What You Drive - Or Are You?
I have a theory that the make and model of the vehicle a person drives is in direct correlation to w...
Is Honesty Really The Best Policy, Folks?
Honesty may be the best policy, but people don’t like to hear the truth. I’ve been told that I... Full story
Where Have All The Whoppers Gone?
I don't Trick-or-Treat any more - after all, I'm a grownup - but that doesn't stave my craving for...
She'll Need To Brush Up To Teach Toddler ''
“Wanna learn about football?” I asked Little Dude on a recent Saturday. Mr. Right and I were wat...
Life Is A Full-Time Adventure At This Point
I just turned 62 and I am the happiest I’ve ever been in my life. That doesn’t mean I don’t...
